MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear body/light lens damaged
rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.2a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine management light staying on
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine management light staying on
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn inside edges & some cuts & (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge & (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn inside edges & some cuts & (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge & (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine warning light on
n/s/r brake pad warning cable rubbing on driveshaft. advise further repair
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine warning light on
n/s/r brake pad warning cable rubbing on driveshaft. advise further repair
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
battery warning light staying on
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
battery warning light staying on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
battery warning light staying on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery warning light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
traction control & battery warning lights on
Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
screw in o/s/r tyre & slow puncture
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
screw in o/s/r tyre & slow puncture
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
slight cuts on o/s/f and n/s/f tyres (no ply/cords exposed)
slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber
slight wear on n/s/f inner and outer edges of tyre
slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip rubber
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB08 XGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB08 XGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SB08 XGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2008.
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